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How will Democrats respond to Mamdani's victory?

Conservative podcast host Ben Shapiro questions how the Democratic Party will deal with some of Zohran Mamdani's positions after he becomes the mayor of New York City.

01:16 • Source: CNN
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How will Democrats respond to Mamdani's victory?

Conservative podcast host Ben Shapiro questions how the Democratic Party will deal with some of Zohran Mamdani's positions after he becomes the mayor of New York City.

01:16 • Source: CNN
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Epstein survivors frustrated after Bondi hearing

CNN's MJ Lee speaks with two Jeffrey Epstein survivors who attended Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony.

01:42 • Source: CNN
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Takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery testimony on Capitol Hill

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday was some of the tensest and most combative testimony we’ve seen to date from a Trump Cabinet official. CNN's Paula Reid breaks down some of the critical moments.

02:23 • Source: CNN
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Bondi and Crockett clash over mention of Trump in the Epstein files

Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett from Texas clashed with US Attorney General Pam Bondi over the multiple mentions of President Donald Trump's name in the Epstein files.

02:52 • Source: CNN
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Democrats clash with Bondi over Epstein investigation

Attorney General Pam Bondi called Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) a “washed up loser lawyer,” as she clashed with Democrats over the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein files.

00:33 • Source: CNN
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Bondi asked to apologize to Epstein victims at hearing

During a hearing, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologize to victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who were in the room, after the Justice Department failed to black out identifying information about many of Epstein’s victims.

02:11 • Source: CNN
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Video shows Epstein's butler selling 'little black book'

Newly released video from the Justice Department shows Jeffrey Epstein's former house manager, often called his butler, attempting to sell Epstein’s address book, or “little black book,” to an undercover FBI employee in a 2009 sting operation. CNN’s Kara Scannell reports.

02:56 • Source: CNN
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Team USA curler criticizes ICE operations in Minnesota

Team USA men's curler Rich Ruohonen called out ICE operations in Minnesota during a press conference at the Winter Olympics. Ruohonen said that "what's happening in Minnesota is wrong."

00:53 • Source: CNN
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Vance says US athletes should not 'pop off about politics' at the Olympics

Before departing Azerbaijan, US Vice President JD Vance said that US athletes competing in the Winter Olympics should "expect some pushback" for discussing politics.

01:00 • Source: CNN
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How Epstein files are far reaching within Trump administration

CNN's Kaitlan Collins analyzes the bigger implications of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently confirming interactions with Jeffrey Epstein on the convicted sex offender’s Caribbean island in 2012--even as he insisted the two did not have a relationship.

01:20 • Source: CNN
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Trump pushes ahead with 250-foot arch despite concerns

President Donald Trump wants to build an arch, and he wants it to be the biggest in the world. But even as he suggests he’ll sign an executive order for its construction, the project is facing pushback and will likely hit legal hurdles before it can proceed. CNN's Betsy Klein reports.

01:01 • Source: CNN
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New files reveal close ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon

CNN’s Steve Contorno breaks down what the newly released Epstein files reveal about the relationship between the financier and Steve Bannon, the right-wing influencer and former adviser to President Donald Trump.

01:41 • Source: CNN
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Newly released video shows Ghislaine Maxwell pleading the Fifth in deposition

Video has been released of Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell pleading the Fifth multiple times during a virtual deposition in front of the House Oversight Committee.

00:52 • Source: CNN
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Here’s what lawmakers saw in the unredacted Epstein files

Members of Congress began reviewing unredacted versions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that are in the Justice Department's possession. CNN's Annie Grayer reports on what lawmakers are seeing.

01:38 • Source: CNN
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US chokehold on oil to Cuba now affecting air travel

The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on Cuba by trying to cut off oil deliveries there. CNN's Patrick Oppmann explains the trickle effect that the Cuban economy is facing.

01:26 • Source: CNN
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Trump reacts to Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social his thought on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.

00:32 • Source: CNN
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'Real loser': Trump lashes out at Olympic skier

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to lash out at Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after the athlete said that representing the US at the Olympics brings up "mixed emotions." CNN's Julia Benbrook reports.

01:25 • Source: CNN